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In his latest interview, M-1 Global President Vadim Finkelchtein revealed the details from the infamous “Island Meeting” between himself, Fedor Emeleianenko, and the UFC brass. UFC President Dana White had always been candid about his interest in signing Fedor Emelianenko back in 2009, and never shied away from expressing his vehement dislike for the Russian legend's management team. However, according to Fedor's longtime manager Vadim Finkelchtein, several important details have been convenient read news >>

It had been nearly seven months since Jake Shields was released from the UFC. And he treated his new home at World Series of Fighting as his own. The former Strikeforce middleweight champion Shields went into his opponent Ryan Ford's backyard of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada in his WSOF debut and scored his first finish since 2009. He tapped out Ford with a rear naked choke at the 4:29 of the first round. The last time he finished an opponent was in June 2009 against Robbie Lawler. After getting dro read news >>

How did you get into MMA?I got into MMA back in 2009 when the fights came to my hometown, I saw one girl fight on the card and was like hell I could do that! I asked the promoter if i could be on the next card, he just looked at me, little taken back at my size but I said I would fight anyone! He put me on the next card against a girl who was 5'9 141 lbs, and I won! Been fighting ever since!
What is the most challenging part of being in mixed martial arts?
I think the mental game of being an M read news >>

2009 ADCC bronze medalist and Felipe Costa jiu-jitsu black belt Ryan Hall has signed a multi-fight deal with Titan FC. Titan FC COO Lex McMahon confirmed the news with MMA Fighting's Ariel Helwani Tuesday evening. Hall, 29, is the owner of a number of grappling awards, most notably a 2009 run at ADCC which netted him the bronze medal (a full rundown of his jiu-jitsu resume is available here). He is known for his triangle, heel hook and 50/50 guard, which he detailed for MMA Fighting in a previou read news >>

Matt Brown proudly remembers March 7, 2009 as the greatest moment of his fighting career. He hopes to top that feeling on Saturday night, but the reward doesn’t come without substantial risk.Filed under: News, Only on Junkie, UFC read news >>

The UFC's first PPV in Los Angeles since 2009 features a featherweight title rematch in the main event. It was all but assured that Chad Mendes would get his rematch with UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo the moment Cub Swanson was booked for a fight with Jeremy Stephens in June. They were the only two fighters in the running for a title shot, and tonight the UFC finalized Aldo vs. Mendes II for the Staples Center in Los Angeles: #UFC176: @josealdojunior vs @chadmendes set for August 2nd at @ read news >>